IBPS RRB Exam Pattern 2025: Marking Scheme, Questions & Total Marks

Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) conducts IBPS RRB exam for recruitment to the Regional Rural Banks (RRBs) or Gramin Banks. IBPS organises the RRB CWE Exam every year for the recruitment to the posts of Officers Scale 1, 2, 3 and Office Assistant. The exam is conducted online. IBPS is fully responsible for conducting RRB Common Written Exam (CWE). For the post of Office Assistant (Multipurpose) the examination is conducted in two phases i.e.  preliminary and mains. For the post of Officers Scale 1, the exam is conducted in three phases-prelims , mains and interview. For the post of Officers Scale 2 and 3, the exam is conducted in two phases single online exam and interview. In recent years, the level of competition for IBPS RRB exams has spurt exponentially. Graduates from any field of study can attempt this exam. 

IBPS RRB exam pattern highlights the overall structure of the exam such as marking scheme, total marks, number of sections, duration of exam, etc.. Before beginning with the preparation, candidates must go through IBPS RRB exam pattern thoroughly. As per IBPS RRB exam pattern, the prelims exam is conducted for the posts of Officers Scale 1 and Office Assistant (Multipurpose). The total marks allotted to the test are 80. The mains exam of IBPS RRB is conducted for the posts of Officers Scale 1 and Office Assistant (Multipurpose) and carries 200 marks. The single online exam is conducted for the posts of Officers Scale 2 & 3 . The Interview carries 100 marks and is conducted for the posts of Officers Scale 1, Officers Scale 2 & 3. There is no  interview for the post of Office Assistant (Multipurpose). 

IBPS RRB PO exam pattern is given below.

IBPS RRB Prelims Exam Pattern for Officers Scale I/PO

IBPS RRB Mains Exam Pattern for Officers Scale I/PO

IBPS RRB Clerk exam pattern is divided into prelims and Mains exams. The prelims exam carries 80 marks. The Mains exam carries 200 marks. There are negative markings in both prelims and Mains exams. For the wrong answer, 1/4 of the marks assigned to that question are deducted as penalty. The structure of IBPS RRB Clerk exam pattern is given below.

IBPS RRB Prelims Exam Pattern

IBPS RRB Mains Exam Pattern

Scores obtained by candidates in IBPS RRB exam are calculated based on the marking scheme. The marking scheme is prescribed by the examination authority. IBPS RRB marking scheme is given below:

IBPS RRB syllabus is given below:

1. Reasoning:

Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning

Puzzles

Seating Arrangements

Syllogism

Coding-Decoding

Blood Relations

Alphanumeric Series

Input-Output

Ranking/Direction/Alphabet Test

Data Sufficiency

Inequalities

Decision Making

2. Quantitative Aptitude/Numerical Ability:

Number Series

Simplification/Approximation

Data Interpretation (Tables, Pie Charts, Bar Graphs, Line Graphs, etc.)

Quadratic Equations

Time and Work

Time and Distance

Profit and Loss

Simple and Compound Interest

Ratio and Proportion

Percentage

Averages

Ages

Problems on Ages

Mixtures and Alligations

Probability

3. English/Hindi Language (Language Proficiency):

Reading Comprehension

Cloze Test

Para jumbles

Error Spotting

Sentence Improvement

Fill in the Blanks

Vocabulary (Synonyms, Antonyms, One-word Substitution, etc.)

Grammar

4. General Awareness:

Current Affairs (national and international)

Banking Awareness

Financial Awareness

Static GK (Countries, Capitals, Rivers, etc.)

5. Computer Knowledge 

Basics of Computers

Operating Systems

Internet

MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Computer Hardware and Software

Networking

IBPS RRB syllabus for Reasoning is given below:

The tips and tricks to prepare for IBPS RRB Clerk exam are given below:

• To begin preparation for IBPS RRB Clerk exam, candidates need to first understand the exam pattern and syllabus
• Candidates should practice previous year question papers to gain understanding regarding the type of questions asked in the exam
• Candidates should also attempt section-wise and full length mock tests to increase speed and accuracy
• Candidates must refer to relevant study materials as per the syllabus
• Candidates should identify their strengths and weaknesses. They should work on improving their weak areas

IBPS RRB syllabus for General Awareness comprises questions based on the last one year or six months’ events. IBPS RRB syllabus for General Awareness is given below:

• Current Affairs
• State Current Affairs
• International Current Affairs
• Banking Awareness
• Economy
• Sports News
• Financial Awareness
• Govt. Schemes/ Apps
• Ranks and Reports
• Defence News
• Science News
• Obituaries
• Static Awareness

IBPS RRB exam is conducted to select candidates for the post of Officers Scale 1, 2 and 3, 2024. The interview is conducted for the post of Officers Scale 1, 2 and 3. The selection of candidates for the interview is done based on the performance in the mains. The marks obtained in the prelims exam are not counted to select candidates for the interview. 

Besides English and Hindi, IBPS RRB exam is conducted in the regional languages. Candidates can check below the languages of IBPS RRB question paper.

IBPS RRB English Syllabus is given below:

IBPS RRB exam is conducted every year to select eligible candidates for the posts of Officers Scale 1, 2 and 3  and Office Assistant (Multipurpose) in the Regional Rural Banks. IBPS RRB exam for Office Assistant comprises prelims and Mains exams. The exam for Officers scale 1 comprises prelims exam, Mains exam and interview. IBPS RRB exam for Officers Scale 1 comprises single online exam and interview. The prelims exam is conducted for 80 marks and the Mains exam is held for 200 marks. The interview carries 100 marks. Candidates need to prepare well to crack the exam. They must have the proper understanding of the syllabus and exam pattern. Candidates must also refer to the previous year question papers to know the type of questions asked in the exam.

The tips and tricks to prepare for IBPS RRB PO exam are given below:

• Candidates must understand the exam pattern and syllabus of the exam and focus on the areas where they need improvement
• Candidates must use the credible study materials such as books. Make sure to study from the latest edition of the books and resources to ensure that candidates have the most up-to-date information
• Take as many mock tests as candidates can. This help candidates understand the exam pattern and time management better
• Candidates should stay updated on current affairs
• Regular revision is essential to retain what candidates have learned. Make sure to revise what you have studied every day to ensure that you don't forget it
• Candidates should stay healthy and take proper rest
• Candidates must keep a positive approach towards preparation

The IBPS RRB PO interview include questions related to your education, work experience, etc. Total marks allotted to interview are 100.

The Interview is conducted for Officers Scale I, II, and III. Candidates for Interviews are selected based on their performance in the Mains exam. The interview is co-ordinated by nodal Regional Rural banks with the help of NABARD. The interview is conducted at the selected exam centres. The marks allotted to the interview are 100. Candidates need to qualify the interview by securing the qualifying marks as decided by the examination authority. 

The official mock test of IBPS RRB is released on the official website. To take the IBPS RRB mock test, candidates need to enter the required credentials. IBPS RRB mock test acquaint candidates with the pattern of actual test. Attempting mock tests help candidates to improve their speed and accuracy. Mock tests also help candidates to analyse their preparation for the exam.